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Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut

9.5(2)20081h 0m1

Buddhist monks open up about the joys and challenges of living out the precepts of the Buddha as a full-time vocation. Controversies swirling within modern monastic Buddhism are examined, from celibacy and the role of women to racism and concerns about the environment.

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Status
Released
Budget
$25K
Box office
$275K
Language
English
  • buddhism
  • buddhist monk
  • buddha
  • american culture
  • buddhist temple
  • woman director
  • asian history

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Anna Wilding

Produced in

Sri Lanka, New Zealand, United States of America, Thailand

Videos

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical10 Dec 2008
    • TheatricalNR16 Apr 2010
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalG16 Apr 2008
  • CanadaCA

    • TheatricalG16 Apr 2010
  • New ZealandNZ

    • TheatricalG16 Apr 2008

Frequently asked questions

Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut was released on 16 April 2008.

Audience reviews

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    Steve Butterworth

    4/17/2017

    I loved this movie. The beautiful Anna Wilding captures the essence of joy with effortless flair. Beautifully filmed, one walks away from Buddha Wild with vivid, memorable images etched in their mind. I have actually watched this film, end to end, four times. Each time, I come away with little details I didn't catch before. A great introduction for anyone first discovering Asian cultures, and equally satisfying …

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